You want to teach first aid but don't know where to start

A lot of our learners come to us because they have looked everywhere but there is so much misleading information out there, they still don't know what they need and our goal is to help you stop looking and give you the correct advice to make an educated decision.

Assuming that you already hold qualifcations in the subject you wish to teach, our courses are recognised everywhere and will allow you to teach:

Level 3 First Aid at Work

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid

Levels 3, 4 and 5 FREC

Level 3 First Person on the Scene

Level 3 Mental First Aid

Expected Salary

£25 per hour

£220 per day

£27,000 per year

First Aid Trainer Requirements

Qualifications required

Minimum of Level 3 First Aid at Work

Experienced needed

Not defined by awarding bodies however being a first aider at work would be sufficient

Teaching requirements

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

Our Recommendations

Unless you are a medical professional such as a Doctor, nurse or paramedic, you can become a first aid trainer by getting your own First Aid certificate

Experience Needed

We do recommend that you have substantial experience in the medical field to teach first aid however this is not a requirement. Experience can be gained by being a first aider at work, volunteering or simply shadowing other qualified first aid trainers. As we’ve all been taught, we gain experience by doing so you can get more experience and improve your teaching for each course that you deliver.

Teaching and Assessing Requirements

If you’ve done an advanced course such as First Person on Scene (FPOS) or First Response in Emergency Care (FREC) both at level 3 then these will be sufficient to allow you to teach as long as you possess the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET). Each awarding body will have differing requirements about the Assessor qualifications but you will be good with any of the teaching qualifications of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) and Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET).

Success Stories

Millie was a first aid trainer who wanted to share her knowledge with others. She had been teaching classes and volunteering at the hospital for a while now, but she wasn't satisfied. One day, Millie went on a trip to Africa and helped some people in need of medical attention. It was then that she realised that there are many more people out there who needed help than just those in her local community. When she returned home, Millie decided it would be best if she became an instructor so that she could teach as many people as possible about how to save lives in emergencies.

Millie joined the Education and Training Academy to get her teaching qualifications and completed the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. She is now working as a Paramedic at the Eastbourne District General Hospital and runs private first aid courses in her spare time.

Millie Francis

how can you become a first aid instructor

Wesley had a long career in the army. He knew how to save lives and was passionate about teaching others his skills. When he left the army, he decided to teach what he knows best: first aid. Wesley completed both the Level 3 Award in Education and Training and the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement with the Education and Training Academy and instantly found work with multiple companies in Kent and Sussex teaching first aid and CPR.

Soon after, Wesley decided to set up his own first aid company and is now delivering first aid, FREC and FPOS around the Country working with different clients. Wesley is currently enrolled on the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance Processes and Practices and is looking to reduce his travel and spend more time with his family.

Wesley Mitchell

Train the Trainer courses are not recognised!!!

That's right 'Train the Trainer' courses are not recognised outside of the organsiation that delivers the course therefore once you've paid your well-earned money, its not going to be any use to you in the real world to become a trainer. Only courses recognsied by the Governing Body Ofqual are recognised nationally and internationally. You cannot simply take a 'Train the Trainer' course and be accepted with open arms wherever you go.

So Why is Our Course labelled as 'Train the Trainer'?

Its because most people recognise that a 'Train the Trainer' is the course that you need. These courses are useful as they help you develop your teaching skills but the only courses that are recognised everywhere are Ofqual registered Education and Training qualifications and the Assessor qualifications. This means there is a no subject-specific trainer course. You are expected to have your subject knoweldge and expertise and all you need is a Education and Training or Assesssor qualficiation and this means that your teaching status will be recognised around the globe meaning that you do not have to take any other courses. These courses are generic and cater for any subject, you are learning to be a teacher and assessor rather than learning about your subject which you should already have. So which one do you need?

Which course do I actually need?

Any training provider would be foolish to suggest a course for you without hearing about your goals and objectives otherwise they are guessing. We can predict with 90% accuracy on which course is most suitable but the reality is that you may want to teach a wider variety of subjects, teach at a different level or teach in a different environment. Everyone is different. Therefore we have created a quiz to determine which course is most suitable for you but you really need to talk to us before we can 100% be sure that we have set you on the right path. We don't want you wasting time and money on courses that you don't actually want or need. and thats why we created this quiz.

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Take our Quiz and find out which course you need.
AND WE'LL SEND YOU A DISCOUNT CODE!!!

Why I Became a First Aid Instructor

'I was already a trained teacher and spent years dealing with minor sports injuries and it made clear financial sense to add first aid training to my portfolio. It even helps with deal with any scrape my children get in.'

Matthew Reynolds

'I became a first aid trainer because I wanted to be able to help people in need. I like being able to use my knowledge of CPR and other life saving techniques on people who might not have the chance if it weren't for me.'

Sarah Howard

'I loved the idea of being a first aid trainer because I like to help people. The best part is that it's not just limited to my own family and friends but also strangers too. It is an honour to teach other people what I know about first-aid so they can have the skills if needed in case something happens.'

Katie Stephens

Latest Reviews

This has been on the best experience's I could of hoped for from a high level course. Engagement from the office has been great and its really helped me achieve a qualification that can change my life. I cannot thank Matt and the team enough. I highly Highly recommend for anyone looking to increase their life goals!

arron smythe

1740844387

I have spent the last 2 years working with Matthew from The Education and Training Academy. I've really enjoyed my journey and feel that i have noticed my deliver of teaching improve dramatically without having to think about it and making an effort. I think the lessons and coursework have impacted hugely on my... subconscious teaching ability.The Education and Training Academy is the 4th awarding body for teaching qualifications I have used over the past 13 years and for me the best one. Some of the others I have used previously I haven't had any support and not completed courses or struggled to get courses finished. Matthew has been available for support regularly, laid out clearly what's needed and delivered really good sessions.I've decided that I want to complete my IQA and so I'm going to use the Education and training academy for that due to my experience on my level5 in education and training.read more

Steve Lilley

1740691402

Just completed Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. Really good course. Good training material. Course was well structured. Matt was a great tutor and managed to keep all learners captivated throughout.

Gary Stanley

1740497419

I have recently completed training for my EQA qualification and found it highly valuable. The course provided a clear understanding of external quality assurance principles. Overall, it was a well-structured programmethat has enhanced my ability to ensure robust quality assurance within the sector.

Paul Archenoul

1740404729

I recently completed my EQA qualification with Matthew and found the course to be well resourced and have all the information I needed to gain a thorough understanding of the processes of this role. The online recorded lessons which I could observe and take notes from aided my understanding and helped the beginning of my... learning and the indepth information offered throughout enabled me to achieve enough knowledge to feel confident to begin work as an EQA. Thank you Matthew, much appreciated, Debbieread more

Debbie Paradise

1738341729

I enjoyed being able to study at my own pace from home. The handbooks, tutorials and support were excellent.

Lis McNally

1738093431

good onboarding, learning materials and course structure. I completed the course in good time and all enquiries were responded to quickly,

Sarah Carvell

1737467205

This is a great training company to use for your career development. The resources provided are fantastic and help you to understand the topic in hand with ease. I completed an EQA Qualification with them and the support provided from Matthew throughout was fantastic. They always let you know when work is required to be... completed, by sending reminder emails. This is a great company to deal with. Highly recommend.read more

Anthony Hasell-Sims

1735813852

This was a great course and well delivered. I completed it as a self study version but the support that was offered throughout and the microteach session was very well managed.

Jo Weston

1734353355

I completed a course in 2024 with The Education and Training Academy. There are helpful resources to support the assessment activities, and the marking was timely and completed with academic rigour to enable any re-submissions to be correctly attempted.In summary, as a learner, support was provided by the training... provider to achieve the qualification and I found them to be professional throughout the lifecycle of training.read more

Kelly D

1733822087

Good Strategy to teach learners easy to follow. highly recommend

Mária Sirokai

1732224866

Great provider of education and learning. Studied with them for my teaching qualifications. Service was great, support was great and the knowledge was brilliant. Thanks.

Ben Munro

1731497723

I have just completed the Level 3 Certificate in Vocational Achievement with The Education and Training Academy. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course, learning new knowledge and skills that will help in my future career. During the course I had my second baby and The Education and Training Academy were incredibly... supportive in providing support and extra time to complete the course so I could easily balance family life and my own education/career.read more

Katie Leese

1731495996

Excellent tuition from Matthew Reynolds.Matthew was supportive and accessible throughout, and I came away fully qualified inline with accredited standards.

George

1731017345

Tutor was extremely helpful with meet and greet video call and was supportive throughout. Lessons were insightful and constructive feedback on the assignment was really useful. Would recommend.

Philippa Bailes

1730328494

This is the second self study course I have completed successfully. All the resources available help direct you to address the essential evidence requirements. Most importantly and critical the support and communication that is available is second to none. I would strongly recommend that anyone wishing to up skill... considers this organisation. Lastly, I wish to express a sincere thanks to Matt for all the support provided throughout my learning journey.I will now seek to put other staff members I have on other courses on offer.read more

Grant Ralston

1730305751

I have had a positive experience working with the guys at the Education and Training Academy. I have very unique employment circumstances and Matt has been incredible to work with .He has always been at the end of the phone or email right the way throughout my training experience. He has absolutely tailored his support... to me to suit my needs and enabled me to conduct my learning in a way that suits my employment circumstances whilst also allowing me to reach my goal of course completion .If you are contemplating a course with these guys then my advice would be to absolutely do so . I will be conducting further training with them for sure ! .read more

Kyle House

1727621075

Iam really grateful to Matt for the support and guidance he has given me throughout this qualification. The course is flexible and worked around my professional and personal commitments. I have gained a more in depth knowledge and understanding of education and training which I have been able to apply to my daily practice.... The learning materials were easy to follow and contained alot of information which mapped across to the learning outcomes. Would highly recommend Matt and this qualification anyone wanting to develop their skills and knowledge around all aspects of education and training.read more

Stephanie Scrafton

1726210592

just coming to an end of my CAVA Qualification , there was good material online and it was a really easy course to follow as the most important information was easily readable with not too much information

Ben Bowen

1722954148

Really helpful in getting me my extra Unit on CAVA. If unfamiliar with the website it can be a bit of a maze to find where things are.

tim graham

1722073092

Great course content with friendly and helpful tutor

Jennifer Hitchcott

1719850626

Great company. The feedback and support was brilliant and I passed quickly and feel well equipped to move forward in my career.

Grant Marshall

1718310301

I have just completed the full EQA qualification via the self-study option and today received my certificate, which I am incredibly happy about. I found the course resources accessible and comprehensive, and I was fully supported by Matthew who was always on hand if I needed any clarity or advice. I would certainly... recommend The Education and Training Academy for their professionalism, great levels of support and overall quality.read more

Carla Hodgkinson

1715162427

I recently studied my understanding internal quality assurance and understanding external quality assurance with matt. He was one of the most supportive understanding and kindness tutors I have ever met in my entire life. He is absolutely incredible and so kind and helpful. He truly does care about his students succeeding... and understanding how to best facilitate their development and understanding moving forward. I studied these courses with matt as part of a prerequisite requirement for further training. His true dedication and kindness makes him an incredibly outstanding teacher and his knowledge on teaching is unmatched by any trainer I have ever worked with.He is so kind and patient and he literally wrote a book on how to get the training right and how to help students improve themselves moving forward.I could not have asked for a better teacher if I had tried.Matt is truly amazing and interesting and a such an incredibly kind and supportive teacher.If I could give him 10 stars I totally would but unfortunately the maximum amount is 5 so that’s what I have given him.Thank you so much for helping me through everything and enabling me to progress my learning further. You are truly incredible.I would gladly recommend anyone studying with the education and training academy because of their passion and dedication and support for teacher training.read more

Sabrina Murray

1715161541

This is a fantastic course. Completed the AET level 3. For someone who has learning and physical disabilities the tutor is very understanding and excellent in answering and explaining questions very quickly.Without the support i had from them, i think i would never have thought i would be able to do this as a self-study... course.read more

Rosina Rushen

1713354690

‹

›

Still have more questions about this course?
Call 02034 420 368 or leave a message and our team will be happy to help.